Tajik Plov with Lamb, Carrots, and Rice
Rice plov with meat, carrots, onion, cumin, chickpeas, barberries, and garlic, finished with quail eggs. Makes 8 servings; timings are estimates.
This plov is cooked in stages: first the meat and vegetables are browned, then simmered with the chickpeas, and finally the rice is steamed until done. This version brings together documented ingredients for Tajik plov; the preparation time and 8 servings are approximate estimates.
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Method
- 01
Prepare the rice and eggs
Rinse the rice several times and soak it in water for up to 2 hours. Meanwhile, boil the quail eggs until hard-cooked; drain, cool, and peel them.
Ready to continue when: The rice is soaking and the eggs are cooked, cooled, and peeled.
10 min - 02
Brown the meat and vegetables
Heat the oil in a large pot. Add the meat and brown it on all sides. Add the onion and cook until softened; add the carrots and cumin and stir for a few minutes.
Ready to continue when: The meat is browned, and the onion and carrots have softened and begun to take on color.
20 min - 03
Simmer the meat with the chickpeas
Add the chickpeas and whole garlic. Pour in boiling water until the meat and vegetables are covered. Bring to a boil, then simmer until the meat is tender and the chickpeas are cooked.
Ready to continue when: The meat separates easily when pierced, and the chickpeas are tender.
60 min - 04
Add the rice and barberries
Drain the rice. If the liquid in the pot does not cover the meat and vegetables, add boiling water until it does. Spread the rice over the top, add the barberries, and let the liquid boil away without stirring repeatedly.
Ready to continue when: The visible liquid has evaporated and the rice is no longer covered with water.
20 min - 05
Steam until done and serve
Gently gather and compact the rice. Make a hole in the center, cover the pot, and cook over low heat until the rice is tender. Remove from the heat and arrange the halved quail eggs on top before serving.
Ready to continue when: The rice is tender and separate, with no visible liquid at the bottom; the eggs are arranged on top.
30 min
Ingredients
Sources and review
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